Explore the Family Name Twombley
The meaning of Twombley
English and Irish: variant of Twombly. This surname is very rare in Britain. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan, Donovan.
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How common is the last name Twombley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Twombley has seen a decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 73,412th popular surname and by 2010 it fell to 93,125th place, marking a decrease of nearly 27%. Similarly, the count of persons bearing the surname also dropped from 246 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, recording a reduction of approximately 20%. The proportion per 100k people fell by 22.22% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,412 | #93,125 | -26.85% |
| Count | 246 | 197 | -19.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Twombley
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Twombley surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. The percentage of persons identifying as White with this surname slightly increased from 96.75% in 2000 to 96.95% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Twombley surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010 census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.75% | 96.95% | 0.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |